KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,819 km
6,722 miles
YLJ
Meadow Lake
Canada
Distance
10,819 km
6,722 mi / 5,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM YLJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Meadow Lake Airport
IATA Code KTM YLJ
ICAO Code VNKT CYLJ
City Kathmandu Meadow Lake
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Regina
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,576 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 54.130000, -108.520000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Meadow Lake (YLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) in Meadow Lake, Canada is 10,819 kilometers (6,722 miles / 5,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:55 in Kathmandu, it's 18:10 in Meadow Lake. With a 11.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,814 feet between the two airports. Meadow Lake Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Meadow Lake (YLJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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